A cup to start the morning, a midday break or an afternoon tea – a hot beverage is an integral part of our daily routines. And your coffee and tea machines deserve the best care to deliver the richest, freshest taste every time. Whether in a local café, restaurant, or diner, within offices, conference centres, coworking environments, institutional facilities, convenience stores, or service stations featuring coffee stands, the maintenance of impeccably clean coffee and tea appliances is essential.
Traditional espresso machines, coffee and tea brewers, and thermos jugs easily accumulate residues and deposits, such as coffee, tea, and milk stains, discolouration, limescale, and rust. Over time, these can affect the quality of your beverages. Regular cleaning not only ensures the best possible flavour of your drinks but also prolongs the lifespan of your appliances and components. By using a suitable cleaning agent for coffee brewers and thermos jugs, you can keep your devices clear and clean, preventing dirt from becoming ingrained.
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- How to clean a coffee brewer or thermos
- How to clean a traditional espresso machine
- Soaking of machine parts
- Removal of lime and rust deposits from a coffee brewer or thermos jug
- Cleaning of outer surfaces of the coffee brewer or thermos
How to clean a coffee brewer or thermos
Daily cleaning of coffee brewers and thermos jugs is a standard practice in any café or restaurant. An effective cleansing agent makes the task quick and easy to complete. Kiilto Pro Coffex is effective both in stain removal and odour prevention, and it helps you ensure that your customers enjoy a fresh tasting cup of coffee every time. It is highly soluble, so it rinses easily and leaves no residues. It also is safe for sensitive surfaces, including metal filters of coffee brewers.
Before cleaning, detach all removable parts such as filters, caps, and jugs.
- Dose 1/3 cap (10 ml /1 l) of Kiilto Pro Coffex into hot water (+60 °C) directly in the glass or thermos jug.
- Allow the solution to work for 10-15 minutes.
- Brush the surfaces of the coffee brewer or thermos with a soft brush if needed. Do not use the brush in the coffee brewer’s water tank, or if necessary, use only a clean or unused brush.
- Rinse thoroughly by running clean water through the machine twice.
- Lastly, give the glass jug and the filter holder a wash.
Note: Coffee brewers equipped with a cleaning program should be cleaned according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not dose water with the glass jug of the coffee brewer to avoid more coffee grease ending up in the water heating system.
How to clean a traditional espresso machine
To clean a traditional espresso machine, always follow the manufacturer’s cleaning cycle instructions. The following instructions may serve as a general guideline:
- Pour 3 grams (or ½ teaspoon) of Kiilto Pro Coffex in the blind filter.
- Start the brew cycle for 10 seconds and stop it for 10 seconds.
- Repeat the previous step 5 times.
- Remove the portafilter and rinse it with hot water.
- Insert the clean portafilter and repeat these steps without Kiilto Pro Coffex.
Soaking of machine parts
Soaking helps to loosen and remove stubborn coffee residues, oils, and mineral deposits that may not be fully eliminated through daily cleaning. This process ensures a deeper clean and prolongs the lifespan of your appliance parts. Before soaking, detach all removable parts and place them in a container.
- Dose 1/3 cap (10 ml /1 l) of Kiilto Pro Coffex into hot water (+60 °C) used for soaking the appliance parts.
- Allow the solution to work for 10-15 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly.
Removal of lime and rust deposits from a coffee brewer or thermos jug
Regularly perform descaling to prevent the buildup of deposits and maintain the good condition of your appliances. The frequency of descaling your coffee brewer or thermos depends on the hardness of water in your area. Kiilto Pro Off Calc is a versatile descaler for professional kitchens. It effectively softens and removes limescale and rust deposits that, when accumulated, hinder the optimal performance of the appliance.
- Dose 50 ml of Kiilto Pro Off Calc per 0,5 l of water into the machine’s water tank.
- Start the machine and let Kiilto Pro Off Calc drip through.
- Rinse thoroughly by running clean water through the machine twice.
- Lastly, give the glass jug and the filter holder a wash.
Note: When cleaning the kettle, do not boil water with the cleaning solution to prevent the risk of boiling over.
Don’t forget to clean the outer surfaces of the coffee brewer or thermos
To clean the outer surfaces of your thermos jug or coffee brewer, as well as the hot plate, opt for a general-purpose cleaner and a cleaning cloth. For example, Kiilto Pro Superquick Spurt is a suitable choice for various surfaces, including stainless steel, and does not leave a cloudy or grey film behind.
Tip! You can also use disinfectant cleaning wipes on external surfaces if you want to enhance hygiene, especially in situations such as the flu season. Ensure that the wipes are suitable for surfaces that come into contact with food. For instance, Kiilto Pro Alco-Free WipeDes wipes allow for cleaning and disinfection without leaving residues on surfaces.
Clean equipment enhances the taste in every cup
Kiilto Pro Coffex removes stubborn coffee, tea, and milk stains, while Kiilto Pro Off Calc prevents limescale build-up. Together, they form an effective duo to help you maintain your coffee and tea brewers in good condition and ensure flavourful beverages.
In addition to regular cleaning, remember to perform occasional inspections of your appliances. By routinely checking your appliances, you can identify any issues that may affect their performance and the quality of your drinks at an early stage.